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Representing Algebraic Expressions Website
Algebraic
Expressions
Unlock the magic and mystery of
algebraic expressions!
Components of Basic Operations in
Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Expressions Algebra
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THIS WEBSITE INCLUDES:
• Algebraic expressions
• Difference between an algebraic expression and
equation
• Components of algebraic expressions
• Basic operations in algebra
• a combination of variables,
numbers, and operations 9+n
• has no equal sign
• a "math phrase"
8 + r = 17
How does an algebraic
expression differ from an
t÷3=6 algebraic equation?
An algebraic equation forms when an
expression is set equal to another
22 = 2n + 8 value, variable, or another expression.
We can't solve it, but we can simplify We can solve it since we know it is equal to
it. something.
x+x+6 8 + r = 17
2x + 6 r=9
Components of Algebraic
Expressions
Variable
WHAT IS THE VARIABLE IN
9x + 8?
• A number written before a
variable
96q
Concept Check
coefficient
n is the unknown number of oranges per
box
2n
n n variable
We use key words to know what operation to use.
Word Algebraic
Operations
Expression Expression
Operations in
− four less than x x-4
Algebra
the quotient of x and x
The basic operations, such as +, -, x ÷ four
x ÷ 4 or
4